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Michael Sakoskie Jr.

July 13, 1938 — November 8, 2024

Michael Sakoskie, 86 years of age of West Noble Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, November 8, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Weatherly.

Born Wednesday, July 13, 1938 the son of the late Michael, and Anna (Voloshin) Sakoskie. Michael was also predeceased by; sisters, Olga Duffy; brother, Donald Sakoskie.

Surviving are sons, Jason Sakoskie, Michael Sakoskie; sister, Carole Eason; 3 grandchildren.

Michael worked as an electrician at the former Pocono Manor, and retired from the maintenance department of the Hazleton School District. Michael served honorably in the United States Air Force. A talented piano player who was self taught, Michael enjoyed entertaining residents residing in local long term care facilities singing religious based songs. Michael was also an amateur Ham Radio operator.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral home & Cremation services of 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003

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